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Jul 02

Healthier, Wealthier, But Living Alone!

By KerryNo Comments

Apart from shining a spotlight on the way we live now, the latest ONS Social Trends survey provides a fascinating glimpse of Britain 40 years ago.

It was a place where coal was the biggest single source of domestic energy, where nearly half of all households did not have regular use of a car, where a quarter of men were classified as heavy smokers and where nearly 24 million working days a year were lost to strike action.

Fast forward to the present and it’s the central role played in our lives by new technology that stands out as the most obvious change.

Two thirds of households now have an internet connection, something undreamt of in the 1970s, while 89% have digital TV.

Choices for women

And the energy bill to power all this domestic technology is vast. It’s the equivalent of 6.8 million tonnes of oil every year for lighting and electrical appliances, compared with 2.7 million tonnes in 1970.

But perhaps the most significant changes in our lifestyles over the past generation have been shaped by the greater opportunities and choices available to women.

They’re getting married later – the average age of a first marriage for women is now just two months before her 30th birthday.

The proportion of babies born to women under the age of 25 has halved since 1971. Women now outnumber men in further and higher education.

Those trends are reflected in the rising number of one-person households – from 18% of all households in 1971 to 29% now.

Intriguingly, this survey also found that more than two thirds of people aged 18 or over in Britain believe that they do not need a partner to lead a happy and fulfilled life.

Life expectancy

This question wasn’t asked by the ONS in its first survey in 1970 so, annoyingly, we don’t know how attitudes to the desirability of partners have changed since then – though we can make an educated guess.

In general we’re more likely to live alone than we were 40 years ago, in a house stuffed full of new technology, and we’re living longer. Life expectancy has risen sharply, especially for men, from 68.7 years in 1970 to 77.8 years now.

And deaths from circulatory diseases – strokes and heart attacks – have fallen dramatically with the decline in smoking. In fact, cancer has replaced circulatory disease as the main cause of death in women.

But other risks have increased. Alcohol-related deaths have nearly doubled since the mid-90s. And there’s another even more sobering statistic – 77% of adults aged 65 to 74 in England are now classified as obese or overweight.

It seems that our new lifestyles have brought with them new health dangers.

Source: Greg Wood – BBC News

Feb 08

The Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Men on Valentine’s Day

By admin5 Comments

The Valentine’s Day Don’ts

1. Don’t forget. I think that the worst thing I could do about Valentine’s Day is forgetting all about it. Put it on your calendar in big red letters. And a few days before, make sure you put a reminder in your day planner or your PDA.

2. Don’t buy kitchen appliances. Or anything else practical. Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a little extravagant. A new blender is not—I repeat, is not—romantic. Whatever gift you choose should be nice and out of the ordinary.

3. Don’t do the same thing you did last year. Even if it worked well, your partner will appreciate something new and different. She wants to know that you thought about her as you planned your Valentine’s Day gift or event.

4. Don’t give her lingerie. Now, I know the people at LaSenza will not like this, but lingerie is a very dangerous gift. You can get the wrong size, which is a big problem. You can get the wrong color. But most importantly, when guys give lingerie they often have one thought in mind, and giving lingerie can really backfire. Just resist the temptation and be a little more creative.

5. Don’t have unrealistic expectations. While your partner wants to be pampered, you also have to understand that her day is filled with many demands—kids, work, house, and more. Make sure you go the extra mile, but keep your expectations realistic and in check.

6. Don’t overspend. Particularly if you share a bank account and a credit card with your sweetheart, breaking the bank is a bad idea. Keep within your budget and have the nicest evening you can afford. If it is too much, she’ll likely be panicked about money and too stressed to have fun.

7. Don’t talk about an ex. One of the surest ways to spoil a Valentine’s Day evening is to have your partner think you are thinking about another woman. Don’t talk about your former wife or girlfriend; keep the conversation focused on your woman and life will be better.

8. Don’t give her a generic card. She will not be impressed with the nicest card from the local supermarket if you just sign your name. Add a note about how much you love her, how much she means to you, and any other positive feelings you have. The personal part is what is romantic to her, not how much lace is on the card or how much you spent on it.

9. Don’t do guy stuff. Your favorite team may be playing at home, or you may be tempted to take her to a sports bar for dinner. Just don’t. This is her night, so stay away from the guy stuff, and put her first. You can always record the match and watch it tomorrow.

10. Don’t spend the night online. Too many of us tend to get in front of the computer late at night for gaming, chatting or other online stuff. For this one night, leave the computer off and focus on your woman. She will be grateful for your undivided attention.

What To Do On Valentine’s Day

1. Send a gift to work. If your partner is employed, delivering or sending a Valentine’s Day gift to work is a welcome idea. It will show her in front of her peers that she is loved and remembered on Valentine’s Day.

2. Make a homemade Valentine. Cards from the store are nice, but your partner will really know you love her if you take the time to make your own Valentine card. Get out the scissors, red construction paper, white paper doilies and glue and get started. Your own little verse would add just the right touch. Taking time to do something out of the ordinary is romantic.

3. Cook for her. Once again, doing something out of the routine is an important way to show you care. Breakfast in bed, or cooking a romantic dinner for two can be fun for you and let her know you were willing to go the extra mile.

4. Remember romance. Valentine’s Day for your partner is all about romance. That means taking the time to do the little extras like dressing up for your dinner out, leaving little love notes around, or being on time for your commitments. While guys aren’t often good at romance, it is important to her. Try to see yourself as she sees you and then deliver beyond her expectation.

5. Turn off the electronics. While we live in a fast paced time with cell phones or personal digital assistants running our lives, Valentine’s Day is not a time for interruptions. Turn off the phone, the Palm or Blackberry, and focus your attention on your significant other.

6. Write her a love letter. This is not an email, a text message or a card, but a real love letter. In your own handwriting, tell her what she really means to you. Tell her why you would choose her all over again if you had to. Remind her why you are thrilled that she is your kids’ mum. She’ll keep that letter as a cherished part of her life.

7. Watch a chick flick. Sure, you’d rather be watching the latest gangster film or the Match, but she’ll appreciate you sitting through a romantic movie. Consider The Lake House, While You Were Sleeping, You’ve Got Mail or Sleepless in Seattle if you are looking for one that you both might enjoy.

8. Offer her a massage. Many Valentine’s Day experts recommend a day spa gift certificate as a great gift option for your sweetheart, but I think a personal massage is a wonderful alternative. Giving your woman a good foot massage or a solid back rub can really make her relax and feel good. Learn some massage techniques, pick up some massage oil and work out those stiff muscles.

9. Consider spreading gifts throughout the day. Rather than one big gift, you should try giving her a number of smaller gifts during the day. Maybe one gift at breakfast, leave one on the front seat of her car or in her medicine chest in the bathroom, one at work, and then another one on the front seat of her car before she leaves work. Going the extra mile to remember her during the day will pay big dividends in how she reacts the rest of the day.

10. Just relax. While I know these ideas sound like a lot of work, it is important to not overdo it. Don’t try to cram too much into the day or into the evening. A leisurely pace is an important component of making Valentine’s Day great for your woman.

Good Luck

Matchmeup x

Feb 08

Don’t scare the women away with your emails.

By adminNo Comments

A small number of guys on Matchmeup have not got a clue when it comes to sending emails to our lovely Female members. Here at Matchmeup We want you to find your Match, not scare them off, So we have listed the messages you DON’T send.

1 – Get the Picture right - Believe it or not most women are not interested in how big your Manhood is and even less interested when they don’t even know who owns it.

2 – Never ask her to have Sex with You! Asking for sex on the Second Email Exchange is completely offensive and rude. Women like to  talk and understand more about people. If you want a short flame, you can always refer to adult websites that fulfill the goal.

3 - Don’t expect that phone call – Do not think for one minute that using the line ‘Hi sweetheart my number is 07849 577### give me a call I’m free this weekend’ means she is going to rush to the phone and call you. Most of the guys that send this do not even bother to place an image in their profile. So think about it would you phone a random number out of the phone book and offer to take them out?

4 – Never ask her for a naked picture – Doing so, definitely is an insult. It won’t help you to earn her faith. You can request for her image in exchange of yours but do not ask for the nude image.

5 – Never Send Nasty Emails – If for example she hasn’t replied to your messages, just move on. Don’t send a nasty email enquiring why the hell she has not replied Besides it’s her decision to contact you or not.

If your not into sending messages then Please,Please,Please place a photo on your profile because if you do not then you will never receive a message.

Good luck

Matchmeup x

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